Christmas Celebrations in Many Lands
A multinationary roundup reports varied Christmas scenes across Europe and the Commonwealth. Italy faces limiting regulations and sparse displays. Berlin notes food shortages yet aims for cheer. Britain endures a cold, austerity season. New Zealand sees robust travel and rising incomes. India sees cricket links with Australia. Sydney reports record Christmas trade. South Africa praises a bright Christmas amid regional tensions. Canada enjoys widespread Yuletide spirit with Alberta’s farming aid efforts noted.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Johannesburg
Australia
Dominion
Canada
Christmas Incidents in England Report
Fragmentary OCR describes a Christmas scene in northern counties with a London mention and fires. Firemen responded as water was drawn from a home, and residents were evacuated or notified. The text is garbled but centers on a festive period accident or incident with emergency response.
Correcting Mrs Tillyard on Matron Appointment
Mr H McFadyen, Hospital Board member, challenges Mrs Tillyard’s account of the Causeway meeting on hospital affairs. He recounts the board’s proceedings, noting applications, inquiries, and the later unanimous appointment of Matron Lade, and disputes her claims about exclusions and statements.
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Cauerway
H. McFadyen
McFadyen
Tillyard
TC Timma
Causeway
MaFedyen
Superintendent of Hospitals of
New South Wales
Irs
Tilyard
Heaveay
Poraly
Bvaratt-Smith
versit-Smith
Batron Eiverett-Smith
Lade
Eiverett-Soutth
Tillyhrdanya
Canberra
Hobart
Government Takes Serious View Of Late Air Mail Arrivals
In Sydney the Defence Minister stated late arrival of Emperia Airways air units at Singapore is being considered. The mail plane has been late seven times in recent months with delays ranging from one to four days. This could delay mail to Sydney and Melbourne until Saturday.
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Sydney
Miinister For Defence
Parkbill
Emperia ‘Airways Air
Singapore
Mall
Melbourne
No Issue on Boxing Day The Canberra Time
There will be no edition of The Canberra Time on Boxing Day. The newspaper will resume publication without interruption the following day, with normal operations continuing through the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Caught Between Two Trams In Sydney Car Wreck
In Sydney at George Street near Circular Quay a car ended wedged between two trams as driver Andrew Appie and passenger Creighton escaped injury. The vehicle was ground to pieces between the trams, causing traffic delays and a shocked female passenger.
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Sydney
George
Circular Quay
Andrew Appie
Creighton
Apple
Ube
Canberra swimmers set for country championships
Three Canberra swimmers Knowles Dullard and Ingram Nes will compete in middle and long distance events while Ingram enters the 110 yards breaststroke. The team, drawn from the Canberra Amateur Pooling Club, eyes strong performances at the Baths on Saturday afternoon with the 440 event scheduled later. Knowles, a University Club member, has recent stroke refinement under Marty Hay and is described as a clean swimmer.
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Canberra
Koochen
Mi Tuller
Sad Hi Tneeer
Wwinnsig
Saretenl
Bydoay
Knowles
Tone Willater
Kodmalla
Dullard
Ingram
Avent
Wil Va
Boods Baths
Marty Hay
Fog Covers England in Worst Ten Years
Dense fog envelopes most of England with London docks and traffic paralyzed. The Port of London Authority reports widespread disruption as movement halts and ships remain unable to navigate, causing delays and uncertainty across the capital.
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London
Port of London Authority
Nick
Betriene
London Bridge
Whive Ware
Lindbergh Plans Departure From New York
Reports in New York say Charles Lindbergh and his wife with their three year old child will depart aboard an airliner as rumours swirl about a permanent move to England. Observers note the couple’s desire for a normal upbringing for their son and possible relocation affects Pan American flights and U.S. travel plans.
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New York
Galena
Lindbergh
Advic Oea
Air Tinea
Japarta
Lindbargt
England
America
Britain Will Approach League Over Possible Attack
Britain may seek a recommendation from the League under Article 16 to outline military and other actions in response to an attack on member states. Rome reports suggest Mussolini would resist sanctioning any power if it is clear that combined forces of Europe or the Mediterranean would oppose the attack.
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London
Britain
Cour
Eden
Rome
Paria
Mussolini
European League
Italian victory ends fierce Abyssinian engagement at Tallase
In a hard fought clash near Abi Addi and Tanguay Valley, Italian troops and Askaris repelled Abyssinian forces attempting flanking maneuvers. Despite Abyssinian reinforcements, Italian leadership under Ras Bonters held the line and counterattacked, turning the battle in favor of the Italians.
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London
Nonosy
Askaris Meer
Pears
Alba
Tallazse
Abi |i
Loan Council reviews financial system overview
An unclear note indicates a review by the Loan Council of the financial system is pending a formal theme. The document mentions imminent action after a ministerial step, but the text is garbled and lacks concrete names, dates, or locations.
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Italy
Germany
Berlin
Kmatien Fiers
Lincoln
New Zealand
Rangour
Cee of Hope
Calcutta
Ab Na Chetmnei Rocantionin Bara Ladies
Tougina Leon
India
King, Pitt
Market Streets
Ottawa
Hudson Bay
United States
Alberta
Aberhart
Douglas Credit
Mosaxy
Tetas
Town
Galtvary
Patthem
Mr. McFadyen
Mrs. Tillyard
Xmas Air Mail
Wate
Prest
Preas
Meradyen
Tam
Ian
Owens Mt
Dtr
G.T. Kivans
Ir. Nott
Premim
Signor Gauds
Inci
Loan Council
Review of Financial System
Tse
MR. Eden
Mars
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